Ladylike CosmoPrep

I was a whole lot busier this weekend than I'd anticipated. A lot of it was that life administration stuff, changing banks, checking up on accounts, ordering baby basics, making room for said baby basics etc. etc.

There was fun to be had DH ran a 10 mile race on Saturday morning. With all the spectator changes I was not able to cheer him on in person. (Who wants to be in a room full of strangers for 2 hours on a beautiful spring morning at 5am???) Instead we went to brunch mid-morning at our favorite spot.

Sunday I took a break from everything -- I felt like things around the house were getting out of order and needed attention. Yesterday we went to the movies and I really enjoyed our pick - the X Men movie. Anyhow, this is what I wore this weekend:

#1 is from Saturday and #'s 2&3 are from yesterday.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend too!

This blouse is from Banana Republic I added it to my wardrobe about 2 years ago. I of course love the colors, v neck and flutter sleeve.

I am amazed at how long some of my standard fit blouses are. I've said many times on the forum that I have a short torso. As a result many standard fit blouses are nearly tunics on me not because I'm short but because there just isn't must space between my shoulders and hips. I'm not complaining because if I weren't pregnant I'd just belt the excess and keep it moving. The advantage to these super long tops is that they work beautifully at covering my expanding belly. I can't remember who it was suggested that I buy clothing for tall women to avoid maternity clothes since the longer lengths would cover my belly, but she was right in theory. I just don't need to go all the way to tall to get the same benefit. 

So I'm doing more blues and greens today accented by yellow. I love this color combination and it was perfect for today's pleasant temps in the low 60's.

I'm wearing:

• BR flutter sleeve blouse
• J Crew cardigan 
• ON maternity BF jeans 
• teal scarf (World Market accessories)
• tan lace ballet flats 
• Yellow Liz Claiborne tote

Thanks for looking and Happy Thursday!

So I went through my existing summer clothing to determine what fits and what is a wait until next year item. This Old Navy sundress was a happy surprise. The background is white and the design alternates between citron and chartruse. There is absolutely no stretch in it whatsoever, but it fits quite nicely (for now). I added my Crocs (errands) jewelry and fuchsia Old Navy cardigan and I was out the door. My hair is freshly washed so my usual sleeker style is out of the question.
I rather like this simple formula. My concern is I don't have any more sun dresses that will fit when this one gets too small, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

The title of this thread was lifted from my Alma Mater. It's the opening lines to the school song as I happen to be wearing school colors. I just realized yesterday was the anniversary of my college graduation many moons ago. 

I just happened to wear this outfit to an event yesterday afternoon. Afterward DH and I enjoyed a casual dinner out. (Yay! no cooking!) I really like the pops of red-orange against the white and blue. I also think the spectator-like caps at the toe of my shoes are a modern twist on a classic look.

I'm wearing:

• BR tipped sweater in navy and cream
• ON cami in red-orange
• LOFT bootcut maternity jeans
• Kenneth Cole tote in red-orange 
• Isabel Toledo for Payless kitten heels 

Happy Sunday! Thanks for looking

I had a client meeting yesterday and wanted to at least appear professional. I thought it was funny that everyone thought I was dressed up. However because I'm just getting started in my profession I think it's important show people what they expect to see when they're paying for advice and guidance from a lawyer. I certainly don't want people devaluing my services simply because I look like my advice should be free and rendered out the back of a van. But I think that's the subject of a completely different thread and how today's society sees very little reason to put any effort at all into self presentation. (I'm putting away my portable soap box).

Any way. I am wearing a sweater and ponte knit dress from Banana Republic (no maternity clothes in sight). I really like the tights and shoes with this dress I've never worn them together before. I just like how the violet is enhanced by the soft gray tones in the sweater and tights. I think the houndstooth print and oversized bow on the flats are both modern and playfully professional. I will definitely do this again.

Sadly I think it was ridiculous that I had to reach for a wool sweater AND rain coat in mid may because temperatures yesterday topped out in the upper 40's and low 50's! (Our never ending winter continues -- it actually SNOWED yesterday morning north of the city).

So I wore this yesterday while doing marathon grocery shopping yesterday. (I had been neglecting the much needed big trip for awhile). I knew I needed to be comfortable and for my own sanity somewhat stylish. You'll remember this tunic from last week. I thought it might bookend nicely with red. I had to wear closed-toed shoes yesterday as temps were in the low 50's and upper 40's. So these were selected more for their comfort and warmth than their ability to tie into this outfit.
Was this a worthy remix of the tunic?

I'm wearing:

• ON Maternity Tunic in navy and cream
• ON Rockstar red skinny jeans
• Zara deep red infinity scarf
• Puma ballet sneaker flats in charcoal

I did not show the rain coat I wore which was a light tan with a baby doll fit. I thought it was sufficiently neutral so as not to distract from the red and stripes.

I pulled this outfit together for this past Sunday when I went to the actual brick and mortar to populate my registry. DH we discovered has a soft spot for 'lil critters. If there was a cute chubby animal printed on it he wanted it for DD. I never thought that I would have to reign him in of all people especially on baby stuff. We went out for lunch and ice cream because we felt like we deserved it after a marathon decision making session.
I'm wearing:

• J Crew v-neck sweater in green
• ON maternity flutter sleeve woven top in navy/chartreuse/white 
• LOFT boot cut maternity jeans
• CROCS  in aqua (so that my feet would not give out!)  ;-)
• Liz Claiborne yellow tote
• Sassy Sunnies from Target in blue with cat eye shaped lenses

I took the forum's advice and added more color with my bag and sunglasses so that my shrinking universe of outfits didn't feel so small. No additional accessories because it was truly HOT that day. Happy Thusday! Thanks for looking.

Yesterday I had a client meeting and this is what I wore. I bought this dress in anticipation of a cruise 2.5 years ago. I picked it up from White House Black Market (WHBM). I have always loved the scroll print perhaps now I know why. The print is excellent camouflage for my belly. I did not want my condition to become the topic of conversation in this meeting and no one was the wiser until the end when my friend and colleague inquired about how I was coming along.
I really liked the bright orange bag paired with this. I'd contemplated switching to another bag but I thought the orange was a nice counter point to the blue stripes.
What about you? Anyone else out there formerly anti-print (who have since seen the light -- cue the angels singing ;-))?

This was a rather quiet week. I have been spending more time sleeping during the day and when I'm not sleeping I'm researching products for my registry. So I apologize for my absence from the forum.

So this week, I finally put away my turtlenecks and heavy sweaters and winter gear (yay!). I think this is the latest I have ever waited. I have also stored items I just can't wear and won't be wearing anytime soon. That leaves a small universe of items I wear again and again. (I've spared you the photos!) Perhaps I'm a little sad that my big fun wardrobe has shrunk so much and I have to work a lot harder to create looks that are me, fit my bump and other parts that have grown, and are weather appropriate.

In #1 I wore this yesterday. We got a nice sampling of summer-like weather. So I pulled out my favorite butterfly dress from ON and paired it with an ON boyfriend sweater in fuchsia. My flats are cobalt and fuchsia suede Enzo Angiolini. Not pictured is my orange tote I carried

In #2 I wore this ON tunic earlier this week. I believe Karie has a top with this exact print. I mixed it up a little by wearing a pair of gray/cream houndstooth flats with a big metallic bow at the toe. I am also wearing skinny jeans I picked up from target about 5 years ago (I can't believe they still zip! Then again I did buy them 3 sizes up.)

As always suggestions ( to lift me out of boredom with my wardrobe!) and feedback are welcomed. Happy Mother's Day Weekend to all!

So I don't think it's absolutely necessary for me to invest in a pair of white maternity jeans. Especially since I have a little over 3 months to go. Elizabeth P. did a great pinsperation this past week with white jeans and admittedly I was inspired to pull out my white jeans and see what I could possibly do with them to attempt a copy. I also think this is a great formula.

So none of what I'm wearing is maternity wear -- I'll be able to pull this out again (yay!) after the baby is born. I wore this on a date night adventure yesterday. We tried out a new restaurant -- the food was fabulous. It was actually in my old  neighborhood -- boy has it changed (for the better!). I am wearing:

• White Eddie Bauer wide-leg jeans
• Dark blue Old Navy chambray tunic
• Black Old Navy tank
• Vera Wang Ballet flats.

All feedback is welcomed and also suggestions for improvement.